Tag: Brazil
DStv ‘Let’s Go To Brazil’ winners land in Sao Paolo
Taiwo Adelu/Sao Paolo A delegation of 60 Nigerians who won ‘Let’s Go To Brazil’ DStv Samba 2014 promo landed in…
Brazil’s President Rousseff launches re-election bid
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid on Saturday, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World…
England’s Ian Wright ‘leaves Brazil over robbery’
Former England striker Ian Wright flew home from the World Cup in Brazil after his wife and children were held…
Champions Spain crash out of World Cup
Defending champions Spain slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Chile and crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday after…
Mexico hold Brazil to World Cup draw
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa sensationally kept Brazil at bay to earn Mexico a 0-0 in World Cup Group A in…
Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves fans unimpressed
Nigeria and Iran became the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid…
Chile clash ‘life or death’, says Fabregas
Spain’s next match against Chile is a matter of “life or death” for the holders’ World Cup chances, midfielder Cesc…
Large NFF delegation arrives Brazil
The delegation of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to this year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil landed in Sao Paulo…
FIFA to probe flying drone above France camp
France coach Didier Deschamps has said FIFA will look into claims one of his side’s training sessions was disrupted by…
We’re here to make an impact – Mikel
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi believes Nigeria are on the right track to turn around a dismal recent record in…
Mexico beat Cameroon 1-0 as officials flop
Mexico beat Cameroon 1-0 at a rain-drenched Natal on Friday in a World Cup Group A match scarred by more…
FIFA defends Japan referee over World Cup penalty
FIFA on Friday defended Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura’s controversial decision to award Brazil a penalty in the World Cup opening…
Brazil vs Croatia: Nigerian fans slam Japanese ref
Adebobola Alawode A cross section of football fans in Lagos, Nigeria have continued to slam the centre referee, Yuichi Nishimura…
Japan fans shamed after ref aids Brazil in opener
Japanese football fans hung their heads in shame Friday after referee Yuichi Nishimura’s controversial performance in the World Cup opener…
World Cup: We’ll Spoil Your Party, Croatia Boast
Croatia have declared that Brazil should forget winning the opening match of the 20th FIFA World tonight and they vowed …